I'm a woodworker but not an artisan. I inherited a collection of supposedly hand-made tools from my great grandfather. Mostly moulding planes.  They are nicely displayed on a large framed board and seem to be in quite good condition.  I have no idea what, if anything they might be worth, but at our family auction, the auctioneer really wanted to buy them. I said no at the time. But they are collecting dust and I would like to see them used by someone who would enjoy them.  Is there a place on this forum or another forum where people can tell me if they are valuable?

Post a few pictures.  Let's see what you have.

Jim C.

Tool Talk has several members well versed in planes. I am sure we can tell you something about them, but really good pictures will be needed.

I think tools and especially hand planes are one of those things that can be worth 2 bucks or 200 bucks it really depends on a lot of factors. Post some pictures and a few of our resident plane experts can help you out.

Keep in mind if your like me an check ebay auctions to see what tools sell for you have to look at completed auction sales and not just what someone is asking. People ask crazy numbers, doesn't mean they get that.

A whole set that belonged to a single craftsman can potentially be worth more.  Post pictures!  I'd love to see what you have.  Some collect, others of us collect and use.  All of us love the story a man's tools tell.

  All of us love the story a man's tools tell.
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Right on Branson.  That should be the "quote of the day".  To me, any tool that belonged to and was used by my grandfather is priceless regardless of its value in the open market.  And whether it's making dust or collecting it is of little consequence compared to the fact that Grandpa left his prints on it.  That is a story that can be told by no other means.

Ralph

Quote from: Art Rafael on May 31, 2014, 02:53:43 PM
  All of us love the story a man's tools tell.

Right on Branson.  That should be the "quote of the day".  To me, any tool that belonged to and was used by my grandfather is priceless regardless of its value in the open market.  And whether it's making dust or collecting it is of little consequence compared to the fact that Grandpa left his prints on it.  That is a story that can be told by no other means.

Ralph
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Right on all counts Ralph!  So where's the pictures?